To consider H. R. 9014 (26 stat. 826, app. 3/3/1891), definning and regulating the jurisdiction of the courts of the U.S.

On Sep 18, 1890, the Senate voted 36–12 (HR 9014). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–0, Democrats 7–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 36
No: 12
Did not vote: 42
Date: Sep 18, 1890

By party

Democrats7 yes · 12 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Lawrence Pugh D-AL voted yes
John Tyler Morgan D-AL voted yes
George Gray D-DE voted yes
Alfred Holt Colquitt D-GA voted yes
George Graham Vest D-MO voted yes
Wade Hampton D-SC voted yes
John Henninger Reagan D-TX voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consider H. R. 9014 (26 stat. 826, app…: Senate Vote, Sep 18, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-370/to-consider-h-r-9014-26-stat-826-app (accessed 2026-10-16).